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FDA calls for fair pay system at NCA
The FDA has published its evidence to the NCA’s Pay Review Body
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Coronavirus: Information on school provision for children of key workers
The government has released its definition of the parents whose work is critical to the COVID-19…
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Response to the Coronavirus public health emergency
General Secretary Dave Penman outlines the FDA’s response to the Coronavirus public health emergency
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Disability Survey: 83% feel they’ve faced barriers at work
FDA Equality Officer Victoria Jones outlines the results of the union’s recent survey of disabled members,…
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Civil servants deserve an independent complaints process
FDA members, and all civil servants, must have confidence that when they raise a complaint against…
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Standing up for civil servants – Dave Penman
The FDA has too often been a lone voice defending civil servants and the start to…
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Success in the House of Commons
Members in the House of Commons have been celebrating a huge win, as the House Commission…
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HeartUnions Week: ending harassment in the House of Commons
This HeartUnions Week, we’re joining the TUC’s call to end harassment at work and celebrating the…
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Abbott’s bullying comments demonstrate “blind political partisanship”, says Penman
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has branded comments made by Diane Abbott as “ridiculous”, after she…
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COPFS members call on Finance Minister to fund pay rise
More than 800 members and supporters have called on Finance Minister Derek Mackay to provide the…
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Breaking the glass ceiling – and the glass floor
FDA Vice President Vicky Johnson on why she feels helping women to reach leadership roles –…
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Why unions need to lead the way on equal pay
FDA National Officer Victoria Jones explains why unions are instrumental to achieving true gender pay parity…
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Frances O’Grady formally opens Centenary House
The FDA has now moved into its new head office on Borough High Street, which was…
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On your case: Challenging a dismissal
After a different interpretation of policy led to dismissal for gross misconduct, a member tells Laura…
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Job advert: FDA National Officer (Wales)
Your chance to be part of an organisation that defends public servants and promotes public services.
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Job advert: FDA Communications Officer
Your chance to be part of an organisation that defends public servants and promotes public services.
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The sharp end of delivery: Interview with Bernadette Kelly
Department for Transport Permanent Secretary and Civil Service Social Mobility Champion Bernadette Kelly tells us about…
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FDA: Pay gap between COPFS and Scottish Government must close
The union warns tensions around COPFS pay may soon “come to a head”, as its pay…
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Prime Minister’s aides “don’t fully understand” the modern civil service
General Secretary Dave Penman has warned Dominic Cummings against “surrounding himself with like-minded individuals” after advertising…
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On your case: Recovering from stress-induced ill health
After workload pressures put her health at risk, an FDA member tells Tommy Newell how her…
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Penman for Huff Post: Ministers must hear the advice they need, not just the advice they want
Dave Penman has written a blog for Huff Post UK following reports that Boris Johnson was…
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Philip Rutnam: Championing disability inclusion
Home Office Permanent Secretary Philip Rutnam reflects on what has been achieved since he took on…
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FDA to PM: Don’t waste time and money on reform for reform’s sake
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman cautions the Prime Minister against an ill-informed overhaul of the civil…
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Kris Barnfield: Championing openess about disability in the MoJ
This Disability History Month, Disability Champion Kris Barnfield discusses his experience of having dyslexia in the…
